According to the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, ‘aging in place’ means not having to move from one’s present residence in order to secure necessary support services in response to changing needs.

An AARP survey indicated that more than 80% of seniors want to stay in their homes for the rest of their lives. It’s a familiar and comfortable environment, prompting feelings of safety, security and independence. Some key facts about aging in place:

A caregivers’ job is a constant one, and stepping away every now and again is essential to the whole family’s health.

There aren’t too many families today where somewhere along the line someone’s not doing their share of caregiving. Whether it’s a child to a parent, a parent to a child, a sibling to a sibling, someone is taking care of a sick family member. The problem with this is that more often than not, the caregivers themselves are getting sick. Read More